Mercedes E class 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2004

	Mercedes E class 2004 - 2005	Mercedes C class 2004 - 2005
Gearbox:	Automatic	Automatic
Engine:	2.6 Petrol	2.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive:	Timing chain	Timing chain
Performance
Power:	177 HP	170 HP
Torque:	240 NM	240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	10.6 seconds	10 seconds
	Mercedes E class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	10.6	10.6
Fuel tank capacity:	65 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	610 km in combined cycle	580 km in combined cycle
	830 km on highway	750 km on highway
	570 km with real consumption	570 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:	420'000 km	420'000 km
	Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:	10 years	10 years
Dimensions
Length:	4.82 m	4.53 m
Width:	1.82 m	1.73 m
Height:	1.45 m	1.43 m
	Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 29 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:	540 litres	no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	540 litres	no data
Turning diameter:	11.4 meters	10.8 meters
	The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg):	2`200	1`800

Safety:		no data
Quality:	average	below average
	Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€):	3000	2600
Pros and Cons:		Mercedes C klase has more dynamic better manoeuvrability lower price
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Mercedes E class 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2004

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Engines

Dimensions